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English Teaching College
English Teaching College
Literacy & Numeracy Study Programmes
The New Zealand Government pays the fees for these programmes. There are some requirements:
* Students are expected to come to class on time and attend all classes.
* You may re-enrol in another ILN 200 ESOL course provided you have made satisfactory
progress and have good attendance.
* It is a requirement of the New Zealand Government that you be assessed on the Adult
Learning Progressions at the beginning and end of your course.
Intensive Literacy & Numeracy
To enrol in an ILN programme, a learner must;
be 16 years or older
be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand
have low skill levels in literacy and/or numeracy as assessed by the TEO.
have less than 80 credits on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF); or
if you have more than 80 credits on the NZQF, you have less than 12 credits in literacy and/or
numeracy unit standards/achievement standards.
usually you can enrol only once in the ILN 100 programme.
you must complete between 80 - 300 hours
Intensive Literacy & Numeracy ESOL
To be eligible to enrol in an ILN ESOL programme, you must be one of the following;
a refugee (includes a protected person and people sponsored by a refugee or protected
person)
a migrant
a person for whom English is his or her second language
be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
be 16 years and over
have low English language and/or literacy skills.
have less than 80 credits on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF); or
if you have more than 80 credits on the NZQF, you have less than 12 credits in literacy and/or
numeracy unit standards/achievement standards.
you can reenrol in this programme for up to 5 years
you must complete between 20 – 500 hours per year
Assessment Learning Progression Tool
Computer Teaching and Testing
When you use the Assessment Tool, you need to know that TEC will collect information on your
literacy & numeracy skill levels; the purpose for collecting the information is to help you learn, help
you measure your performance, and report on your progress to funders.
The information will be disclosed to any tertiary education organisation that the learner enrols with.
TEC will hold the information
You may assess the information by contacting ETC where you undertook the assessment or if they
are not available, you may contact TEC at [email protected]
(TEC’s address is P.O Box 27-048 Wellington 6141)
If you find your personal information is incorrect, please ask at the ETC office for it to be corrected.
When you sign the enrolment form, you are giving permission for ETC to use the Assessment Tool
and to allow ETC to enter and use your personal information for teaching and learning purposes.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
This qualification is designed for people who are learning English as an additional language.
There are 5 qualifications; each one leads to a National Certificate in English Language (NZCEL).
Each qualification level builds on skills learnt in the previous one.
At levels, 3 and 4 the qualification is split into three separate strands, general, workplace and
academic. If you want to go to university you must select the academic strand. In the
academic strand you may also have the opportunity to prepare for exams like IELTS, and FCE.
Each qualification is divided up into four courses worth 15 credits each. You are required to
complete 60 NZQA credits to complete each qualification. The 4 courses are reading, writing,
listening and speaking. Each credit involves approximately 10 hours of study.
Within some courses there are NZQA unit standards you can gain these as part of the
qualification.
Each qualification involves 20 weeks study and two weeks holiday. The total length is 22 weeks.
Teaching hours are from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday and it is expected that you will do at
least 5 hours self-directed study (homework) per week.
The total numbers of study hours per qualification is 600.
Certificates Courses Credits
NZCEL Foundation Listening, speaking, reading, writing 60
NZCEL Level 1 Listening, speaking, reading, writing 60
NZCEL Level 2 Listening, speaking, reading, writing 60
NZCEL Level 3 Listening, speaking, reading, writing 60
NZCEL Level 4 Listening, speaking, reading, writing 60
English Language Entry Requirements
Foundation level Open
Level 1 Open
Level 2 Completion of NZCEL L1 or equivalent *
Level 3 Completion of NZCEL L2 or equivalent *
Level 4 Completion of NZCEL L3 or equivalent *
*(IELTS, CEFR etc. at the appropriate level)
Domestic Students Entry Requirements
Please show us any English test results you may have. We will also check your NZQA Record of
Achievement. You will be asked to complete a placement test upon enrolment to ensure you
are placed in the right class.
International Students Entry Requirements
If you are an international student you will be asked to supply evidence of your English skills. If we
are unsure of your level we will ask you to complete a written test by email or a verbal interview
by Skype prior to accepting your enrolment. When you arrive at our school you will be asked to
complete a placement test to ensure you are placed in the right class
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
During the enrolment process you will be interviewed to determine your previous education.
Some parts of these qualifications are based on NZQA unit standards. If you have gained units in
previous study, these do not have to be repeated and you will receive recognition of your
previous learning.
For students who would like to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning, please request a copy of
the RPL form.
Assessment Provisions
Before any assessment, you will be given information about the requirements that must be met
in order to be assessed as competent. You will also be provided with a number of opportunities
to practise the skills required before undertaking the formal assessment. Each assessment
includes instructions. You are required to sign a declaration of authenticity- a statement that
declares the test to be assessed is your own work.
Students will be considered competent when they have successfully mastered the required
elements and performance criteria.
Students who do not pass the assessment will be encouraged by the tutors to repeat the
assessment if appropriate. Reassessment may be undertaken a maximum of 2 times.
Students who are unhappy with their assessment can ask the tutor to reassess their work. If the
student is still not satisfied, they may ask the Director of Studies to assess their work. If the student
is still unhappy, ETC can arrange for an independent moderator to assess their work. With the
approval of the Director, the independent moderator's recommendation would normally be
accepted. Students will be expected to pay part of the costs of independent moderation.
Requirements for Qualification Completion
You will be required to complete each of the 4 courses to gain the qualification. You may re-
enrol in courses you are not completed in. If you fail one or two of the courses you may be able
to study at the next level but will not gain the first qualification until the previous course is passed.
Within each course there may be some NZQA unit standards when you gain these they will be
accredited to you.
Documentation
School reports and attendance records
ETC reserves the right to contact guardian, parents, care givers or other agencies to provide
information about your academic progress, social development and attendance results.
Promotional Material
ETC may use student results or students photos for promotional purposes. Please contact the
school if you do not want your personal information to be used for this purpose.
Sample Class Timetable
Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 – 10:30
MORNING BREAK
11:00 – 12:00
LUNCH BREAK
1:00 – 3:00
3:15 Self-directed study in the Library, Classrooms or Computer Suites
New Zealand Certificate in English Language
Foundation Level One (60 credits)
Goal Summative Assessment
Reading– 15 credits To read and understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences
Read at least 10 items of 3-10 words. (30 items in total, of which at least 10 must be sentences) Responses may be oral or written. May include unit standards 27979 and/or 27980
Writing – 15 credits
Copy letters and numbers with a degree of accuracy and legibility, and write very simple sentences
Copy at least 50 different symbols (50 symbols in total) and write at least 5 phrases or sentences of at least 3 words or more May include unit standards 27994 and/or 27995
Listening and Speaking –30 credits Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases to engage in clear, simple and routine social interactions and to meet basic routine needs
Speak at least three times on at least three occasions (9 exchanges in total) May include unit standards 27985 and/or 27986 and/or 27987 Listening may be assessed with speaking, or as separate assessments.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language
Level One (60 credits)
Goal Summative Assessment
Reading -15 credits Read and understand simple sentences on familiar topics
Read at least three texts. Text length of approximately 300 words in total E.g. description, recount, information etc. May include unit standards 27981 and/or 27982
Writing –15 credits Write simple sentences on familiar topics.
Write at least three texts on different topics and text types. Write at least 5 complete sentences, using capital letters and full stops as sentence markers May include unit standards 27996 and/or 27997 and/or 27998 (optional)
Listening and Speaking – 30 credits Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases to initiate and respond to short routine interactions to meet basic needs.
Speak and listen at least three times on three separate occasions (nine exchanges in total) May include unit standards 27988 and/or 27989 and/or 27990 Listening maybe assessed with speaking, or as separate assessments.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language – Level Two (60 credits)
Goal Summative Assessment
Reading -15 credits Read and understand simple texts on familiar topics and locate specific predictable information in short texts
Read at least three text. Text length of approximately 600 words in total (over the 3 texts) E.g. description, recount, information, practical purposes, instructions etc. May include unit standards 27983 and/or 27984
Writing–15 credits Write simple, comprehensible connected texts on familiar topics
Write at least three texts. Each text at least 125 words, using paragraphs. E.g. description, recount, information, practical purposes etc. May include unit standards 27999 and/or 28000 and/or 28001 (optional)
Listening and Speaking – 30 credits Understand and use basic language in familiar situations to engage in simple and routine tasks, social encounters and exchanges of information with emerging fluency and accuracy.
Speak and listen at least three times on three separate occasions (nine exchanges in total) E.g. give and follow instructions, ask and answer questions, conversations about personal and familiar topics etc. May include unit standards 27991 and/or 27992 and/or 27993 and/or 28022 Listening may be assessed with speaking, or as separate assessments.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language – Level Three.
(General, Employment and Academic strands) (60 credits) Goal Summative Assessment
Reading – 15 credits Read and understand a range of texts on familiar topics; scan, locate and gather information to fulfil a specific task
Read at least three texts, approximately 1500 words in total. E.g. information, recount, persuasive, practical purpose etc. May include unit standards 28056 and/or 28057 and/or 28058
Writing – 15 credits Write comprehensible, connected texts on familiar topics with reasonable linguistic accuracy, using a range of text types.
Write at least three texts, each text at least 200 words E.g. description, recount, information, persuasive, discursive, explanatory etc. May include unit standards 27068 and/or 28069 and/or 28070
Listening – 15 credits Understand the main points and key supporting detail in extended oral interaction and factual information in familiar contexts
Listen to two spoken texts, at least 300 words long E.g. monologue, dialogue, instructions, discussions, information lecture, etc. May include unit standards 28050 and/or 28051 and/or 28052
Speaking – 15 credits Speak with some coherence, fluency and spontaneity to express personal ideas and sustain interaction in familiar contexts.
Speak on at least two separate occasions E.g. interview, giving information, giving instructions, requesting information etc. May include unit standards 28062 and/or 28063 and/or 28064
General Strand To achieve the general strand graduates must be able to use English relevant to everyday/social/community context to meet the outcomes
Workplace Strand To achieve the workplace strand graduates must be able to use English relevant to a workplace context to meet the outcomes
Academic Strand To achieve the academic strand graduates must be able to use English relevant to an academic context to meet the outcomes
New Zealand Certificate in English Language – Level Four
(General, Employment and Academic strands) (60 credits) Goal Summative Assessment
Reading– 15 credits Read and understand complex texts with a large degree of independence on familiar and sometimes unfamiliar topics(8 credits) and, use strategies to locate, organise and summarise important information in texts (7 credits)
Read at least three texts. Approximately 4000 words over three texts E.g. reports, reviews, news articles, information, procedural, novels, poetry, reference, formal documents, etc. May include unit standards 28059 and/or 28060 and/or 28061 For the Academic strand unit standard 22751 must be achieved
Writing – 15 credits Write coherent texts appropriate to audience and purpose, with few linguistic errors in a range of text types, synthesising and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources
Write at least three texts on different topics in different text types. At least 500 words per text. E.g. information, persuasive, discursive, explanatory, evaluative etc. May include unit standards 28071 and/or 28072 and/or 28073 For the Academic strand unit standards 22750 and 22749 must be achieved
Listening - 15 credits Understand main ideas and key supporting details of complex oral texts on familiar and sometimes unfamiliar topics
Listen to spoken text at least two times for at least 5 minutes. E.g. monologue, dialogue, discussion, lecture etc. May include unit standards 28053 and/or 28054 and/or 28055 For the Academic strand unit standard 22892 must be achieved.
Speaking –15 credits Speak with fluency and spontaneity to communicate information, ideas and thoughts, with some details and examples, in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts (10 credits) and Use interactive strategies in discourse (5 credits)
Speak at least twice. E.g. discussion, negotiated interaction, seminar, presentation. Monologue must be at least eight minutes. Dialogue/multi-person discussion must be at least five minutes. May include unit standards 28065 and/or 28066 and/or 28067 For the Academic strand unit standard 22891 must be achieved
General Strand To achieve the general strand graduates must be able to use English relevant to everyday/social/community context to meet the outcomes
Workplace Strand To achieve the workplace strand graduates must be able to use English relevant to a workplace context to meet the outcomes
Academic Strand To achieve the academic strand graduates must be able to use English relevant to an academic context to meet the outcomes
Payment of Fees
All fees are calculated in complete weeks and any part week is counted as a complete week.
No compensation is given for Public Holidays when the school is closed.
For domestic students, government fees will assist in the payment of course costs such as
materials, NZQA fees, tutorial expenses, and computer costs.
Cancellation and Refunds Policy
For domestic students who withdraw from the course up until the end of the eighth day, the
Director at his discretion may transfer the balance of tuition to another course at ETC (in either
Wellington or Palmerston North). No cash refunds will be given except in exceptional
circumstances at the discretion of the Director.
No refunds will be made where domestic or international students are asked to leave the school
because they fail to comply with either the school, community or homestay regulations, or for
poor attendance or behaviour.
In the ‘no refund’ situations identified in the table, the Director reserves the right to make part
refunds in exceptional circumstances.
Course Closure
If English Teaching College is no longer delivering or is not capable of delivering a course, the
student enrolled will be entitled to receive a refund of the balance of the student fees held by
the trustee, which have not already been paid to ETC. For a domestic student with a student
loan, the loan provider will be paid the appropriate portion of the student’s fees. If the student
transfers to another course provider, then the trustee will transfer that student’s fees to the other
course provider’s student fee protection arrangement.
Trust Account
English Teaching College has arranged for the Public Trust to hold fees in accordance with
s236A(2)(a) Education Act 1989.
Public Liability
English Teaching College holds public liability and contents insurance with NZI.
English Teaching College Cancellation and Refund Policy
Less than 3 months 3 months and greater
Type of student
International Students
International Students Domestic
Students
International and Domestic Students
Course length
Less than 5 weeks
Between 5 and 12 weeks
1 day to 3 months
13 weeks and greater
Withdrawal period
Up until the end of the 2nd school day of the course
From the 3rd school day onwards
Up until the end of the 5th school day of the course
From the 6th school day onwards
No set withdrawal period
Up until the end of the 9th school
day
From the 10th school day onwards
Amount of refund
50% of total fees paid
No Refund
75% of total fees paid
No Refund No Refund Full refund, less administration costs of up to 10% of the total fee or $500 whichever is the lesser
No Refund
ETC Liability
The school shall not be liable if the services we state we offer cannot be provided for reasons
beyond our control
Grievance & Complaints Procedures
Minor complaints and issues related to course assessment, should first be directed towards the
tutor or person concerned. All other complaints can be directed to the Centre Manager
Wellington, PO Box 9787, Newtown Wellington or the Director at Head Office, PO Box 995,
Palmerston North.
If there is no resolution of the complaint, then the Manager or Director will discuss the situation
with the appropriate staff who will give a consensus recommendation on the most appropriate
action. The complainant will be informed of the decision. If the complainant is not satisfied with
this process, he/she can ask for a review.
If the complainant is still not satisfied, the complainant may refer it to an independent authority,
such as:
- Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), PO Box 27048, Wellington.
- New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), PO Box 160, Wellington.
- iStudents Complaints*, Freephone: 0800 006675, email: [email protected] (* for Financial and Contractual disputes only).
Notes: Complaints may be either written or verbal. ETC will document all formal complaints.
Complainants can bring a friend (or advocate) to support them.
Disciplinary Procedures
If a tutor considers a student to have broken an ETC rule, such as being late to class, or not
doing homework, they will first discuss the situation with the student so that the student has the
opportunity to explain.
If the issue is not resolved, the teacher will issue the first warning in the form of a coloured card
(for absence, unsatisfactory effort or behaviour). The card goes on the student’s file and a copy
of the card is given to the student.
There is a first warning card, a second warning card and a final warning letter. After the second
warning card is issued, the teacher makes it very clear to the student that any further breach of
the rules will result in his or her dismissal.
If absences, unsatisfactory effort or behaviour continue, the student will be spoken to by the
Director, Manager or Director of Studies and will be given a letter of termination and asked to
leave ETC.
If the student wishes to appeal the decision, they can ask the staff for a review of the situation.
Attendance
ETC expects that students will attend 100% of their classes. Disciplinary action will be taken when
attendance falls below 80%. If attendance remains below 80%, a student’s enrolment may be
terminated. If a student’s enrolment is terminated, no refund of fees will be made and affected
agencies will be notified eg: Work and Income, Immigration New Zealand, Studylink etc.
Plagiarism or Cheating
Plagiarism or cheating is considered a breach of ETC rules and will not be tolerated.
Instant Dismissal
For an action which could result in a criminal conviction, such as theft, drug use or assault on a
staff member or another student, the student is liable to be dismissed.
Verbal abuse of staff or students drug use, or any behaviour that may bring ETC into disrepute
can also result in instant dismissal.
Re-Assessment & Appeals Procedure
Students who are unhappy with their academic results may approach their tutor or the Director
of Studies for a reassessment of their results within 3 months of completion. If the student is still
unhappy with the assessment, they may use the grievance and complaints procedure which is
outlined above.
Wellington Campus Lower Hutt Campus 204 Willis Street, Te Aro 92 Queens Drive Phone: +64 4 385 0066 Phone: +64 4 974 9984 Email: Rozina at Email: Jacqui at [email protected] [email protected]
International Students Palmerston North International Students Wellington &
Problems or Complaints Campus Problems or Complaints Lower Hutt Campus
* Financial and contractual disputes are complaints that involve the terms of your contract to * Financial and contractual disputes are complaints that involve the terms of your contract
study or complaints about money, such as refund requests. to study or complaints about money, such as refund requests.
Domestic Local Students Palmerston North Domestic Local Students Wellington &
Problems or Complaints Campus Problems or Complaints Lower Hutt Campus
NZQA PO Box 160 Wellington Phone: 0800 697296
iStudent
Complaints
Freephone: 0800 00 66 75
Website: istudent.org.nz
* for Financial or Contractual disputes only
NZQA PO Box 160 Wellington Phone: 0800 697296
iStudent
Complaints
Freephone: 0800 00 6675
Website: istudent.org.nz
* for Financial or Contractual disputes only
NZQA PO Box 160 Wellington Phone: 0800 697296
Code of Practice Office
NZQA PO Box 160 Wellington Phone: 0800 697296
Code of Practice Office
Academic Personal
At ETC talk to your teacher
At ETC talk to Hanna Brookie
Talk to someone you can trust
At ETC talk to Hanna Brookie
At ETC talk to Fiona Bennett
At ETC talk to Fiona Bennett
Academic Personal
At ETC talk to your teacher
Talk to someone you can trust
At ETC talk to Simon Sparling
At ETC talk to Rozina Yusuf
[email protected] or Simon Sparling
[email protected] At ETC talk to Jonathan Harman (Wgtn / L.Hutt)
[email protected] or Fiona Bennett (PN)
At ETC talk to Jonathan Harman
Wellington Campus Lower Hutt Campus 204 Willis Street, Te Aro 40-44 Bloomfield Terrace Phone: +64 4 385 0066 Phone: +64 4 974 9984 Email: Rozina at Email: Jacqui at [email protected] [email protected]
Palmerston North Campus Phone: +64 6 357 7107 Email: [email protected] ETC Director: John Brunsden 140 The Square, Palmerston North 4410 Email: [email protected]
At ETC talk to Homestay Co-ordinator Jenny Elliott
At ETC talk to your teacher
Talk to someone you
can trust
At ETC talk to John Brunsden [email protected]
At ETC talk to Hanna Brookie
At ETC talk to Hanna Brookie
At ETC talk to Fiona Bennett
[email protected] or John Brunsden [email protected]
At ETC talk to Fiona Bennett
Accommodation Academic Personal
At ETC talk to Homestay Co-ordinator
Allie Donoghue-Hunt [email protected]
At ETC talk to your teacher
Talk to someone you can trust
At ETC talk to Simon Sparling
At ETC talk to Allie Donoghue-Hunt
At ETC talk to John Brunsden [email protected]
At ETC talk to Jonathan Harman
[email protected] or John Brunsden [email protected]
At ETC talk to Jonathan Harman
Accommodation Academic Personal
Palmerston North Campus 140-144 The Square Phone: +64 6 357 7107 Email: [email protected] ETC Director: John Brunsden 140 The Square, Palmerston North 4410 Email: [email protected]
The Successful Student
Has a strong reason to improve his/her English
Learns at least 50 new words a week, using sentences as well as words in a list
Attends class full-time every day
Comes to school rested and ready to work ( 8 hours sleep)
Does all their homework
Takes all opportunities to speak with native speakers
Reads books/ newspapers/magazines in English
Listens to English on the radio and TV
Asks questions in class
Aas a realistic target
Reviews classroom work
Learns from corrections of his/her written work
Has well-organised notes
Extends his/her general knowledge
Reads about and listens to current events information eg: Newspapers, Websites, Media etc.
Suggested Self-study Programme – try to do some of the following tasks every day
Vocabulary - Review vocabulary and spelling words. Extend vocabulary into word families.
Vocabulary strip reading tasks and update notes.
Keep a notebook with you and write down new words as you find them.
Reading – Review reading tasks. Analyse question types.
Read for personal enjoyment in English e.g. novels, poetry, newspaper, magazines, etc.
Keep a reading log – Write down all the places you read English.
Writing – Review writing tasks and teacher feedback. Re-write using teacher comments to improve your work.
Practise writing in a set amount of time.
Write notes for yourself in English e.g. shopping list, to do list etc.
Write emails to classmates and friends in English.
Practise your hand writing
Speaking – Take opportunities to speak with native English speakers e.g. in the supermarket, on the bus, at
recreational activities (swimming, clubs, sports etc.)
Practise speaking in front of a mirror, make eye contact and practise body language.
Listening – Take opportunities to listen to native English speakers e.g. in the supermarket, on the bus, at
recreational activities (swimming, clubs, sports etc.)
Listen to the television and radio news. Watch movies in English ( you can turn on the sub titles in English and
read along as well, or in your language to help you understand)
Homework – Do your homework promptly. Homework helps you remember what you learnt in class.
Homework is often an important part of the next day’s lesson.
Study Skills – Study in a quiet place. Turn off all distractions (phone, loud music, etc.) Organise your class notes
in your folder. Make a study group with classmates.
HOUSE RULES - English Teaching College
ATTENDANCE:
You must attend all classes. If you are late, sick or going to be absent, you must telephone the
ETC office or text your teacher before class starts. If you are sick for more than three days, your
tutor may request a medical certificate from a doctor.
All appointments should be made outside class time. If you have an appointment during class
time, your tutor may request written proof of the appointment.
To keep your enrolment at ETC it is necessary to maintain a good attendance of 100%. Certificates
issued by ETC will include information about your attendance. When requested by New Zealand
Immigration or other government agencies, ETC will supply a copy of your academic record and
attendance.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR TELEPHONE NUMBER Tell us if you move to another address. If you change address or phone number, we need to
keep your contact details updated, so please let us know.
DRESS CODE Clean and tidy clothing is required when you are attending the course.
When you are on work experience, visiting outside agencies, or you are attending a job
interview, you must wear appropriate business clothes.
BEHAVIOUR A high standard of behaviour and respect for others is expected at all times, in & out of the classroom.
This includes class trips away from the school.
HOUSEKEEPING: You are responsible for keeping the kitchen and common room areas tidy.
Tutors may establish a roster system for cleaning.
You are expected to participate in these duties.
CELL PHONES Please make sure your cell phone is on silent in the classrooms at all times.
PERSONAL PROPERTY & INSURANCE You are responsible for your own property such as bikes, cell-phones, MP3, books, and translators.
ETC takes no responsibility for your own property.
ETC EQUIPMENT & PROPERTY
All ETC property must be used carefully and any damage reported as soon as possible.
Students may be required to pay for any wilful damage
NO SMOKING No smoking in the building at all times
NO SPITTING It is very unhealthy to spit. In New Zealand, it is very disrespectful to spit in public.
NO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS Alcohol and drugs are not to be used or brought to ETC.
You must not attend classes under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Breaking these rules can result in instant dismissal from the course with no refund of fees
COMPUTERS No food or drink is allowed in the computer area. No computer games are to be
played during class time. Do not use the Internet for any illegal purposes or for viewing
pornographic or violent material.
Downloading of games, movies, programmes, music or other non-course related material is
not permitted. Storage devices like memory cards/flash drives, cannot be used without the
approval of the course co-ordinator.
New Zealand Road Rules
N Z Road Code Learn the NZ road rules at: www.ltsa.govt.nz/roadcode/index.html
Walking Always use the footpaths. Use pedestrian crossings when crossing a road,
because a car must stop for you. Where there are no footpaths, it is always
safest to walk on the side of the road facing cars coming towards you, so you
can see them coming.
Hitch-hiking ETC strongly advises you to use public transport when travelling.
Hitching a ride from strangers can be dangerous.
Bikes You must wear a helmet every time you ride your bike.
No riding on the footpath, it is for walking only.
Always have lights on your bike at night. Lock your bike when you are not
using it, or it may get stolen.
Motorbikes Always wear a helmet. You need a driver’s licence to ride a motor bike on the
road.
Cars International driver’s licences are legal for the first 12 months only and then
you must get a NZ driver’s licence. You must also carry an English translation
for your international licence.
NZ licences Learners - no solo driving, must drive with another fully licenced driver
Restricted - no passengers (unless they have a full licence) and limited night
driving
Full - carry friends and family in the car.
Car safety Always wear your seat belt. Young children must be in a child’s car-seat in the
car.
W.O.F You must get regular checks for your car so it’s safe on the road. This is called a
Warrant Of Fitness (WOF). It checks for good tyres, brakes and lights etc.
and You will be given a sticker on the car window screen for the police to see.
Car You must also have a registration sticker. If the car doesn’t have a WOF or
Registration registration, you must not drive the car.
This is a sticker that you buy from the government so you can drive your car on
the road. If you don't have current WOF and registration sticker’s on your car’s
window screen, you will have to pay a LARGE fine to the government. Check
the expiry date.
Speed The fastest you can drive in the city or towns is 50 km/hour and
on the open road, its 100 km/hour. There are also places on the
road where you must travel at 70km/hour. Look out for signs to
make sure you are doing the correct speed.
Near schools and buses you MUST drive slower.
Medical Assistance
If you are unwell or a family member is sick, please go to the doctor’s clinic first,
and they will send you to the hospital if needed.
(Hospitals are for emergencies only)
Visiting sick people in hospital.
Ring the hospital to find out which room they are in
& when you can visit them.
Most visiting hours are between 2 pm and 4pm.
Medical Assistance Palmerston North
City Doctors, 22 Victoria St. 06 355 3300
The Palms, 445 Ferguson St 06 354 7737
Public Hospital 06 356 9169
Wellington Medical Assistance
Newtown Medical Centre 04 389 9955
Newtown Union Health 04 380 2020
Kilbirnie Medical Centre 04 387 9758
Johnsonville Medical Centre 04 920 8850
Wellington Public Hospital 04 385 5999
Medical Assistance Lower Hutt Hutt City Medical Centre 04 5762009
Hutt Union Health 04 568 6392
Naenae Medical Centre 04 567 1066
Te Awakairangi Health Centre 04 566 5320
Hutt Public Hospital 04 566 6999
Health Line 0800 611 116 This is a free service. You can phone the Health Line for advice about a medical situation.
Some Useful National Phone Numbers
Police Station (Palmerston North) 06 351 3600
Police Station (Wellington) 04 494 3820
Police Station (Lower Hutt) 04 560 2600
Police / Fire / Ambulance (Emergency Calls only) 111
The Translation Service 0800 TRANSLATE
Citizens Advice Bureau (for free information and advice) 0800 367 222
National Auto Club 0800 501 508
CADS (Community Alcohol & Drug Service) 0800 787 797
Family Planning Association 0800 654 659
Gambling Helpline (help to stop gambling 0800 654 655
Life-Line (if you are lonely or depressed) 0800 543 354
Youth Line (if you have a problem) 0800 376633
Plunket Line - information about children 0800 933 922
Health line - information if you are sick 0800 611 116
Some Useful Websites
ETC - English Teaching College www.etc.ac.nz
Driving in N Z Transport safety www.ltsa.govt.nz/index.html
Immigration Service www.immigration.govt.nz/index.html
Ministry of Education www.minedu.govt.nz/
National Auto Club www.natauto.co.nz CADS (Community Alcohol & Drug Service) www.adanz.org.nz Family Planning Association www.fpanz.org.nz
Gambling Helpline www.inyaface.co.nz
Information about buying car www.carjam.co.nz
ETC Palmerston North – Head Office
140 The Square, Palmerston North
ETC office Palmerston North 06 357 7107
Emergency after hours 021 278 2709
Emergency Homestay - Jenny Elliott 027 568 0336
ETC Wellington Campus
204 Willis Street, Wellington
ETC office phone Wellington 04 385 0066
Emergency Homestay 027 8290678
Emergency after hours 021 278 2709
ETC Lower Hutt Campus
92 Queens Drive
ETC office phone Lower Hutt 04 974 9984
Emergency after hours 021 278 2709
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English Teaching College is the trading name for Education & Training Consultants New Zealand Ltd.
Head office P.O. Box 995 Palmerston North www.etc.ac.nz
ETC
Study Contract (Student Copy)
I acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the contents of the ETC student handbook. I have had the opportunity to ask questions for clarification. In signing this agreement, I agree to abide by the rules and conditions stated within the handbook and understand that should I breach any of the mentioned rules I may be subject to disciplinary action. I understand that if I wish to withdraw from my course or my circumstances change in other ways that affect my course, it is my responsibility to inform the ETC office. This agreement also covers re-enrolments within 10 weeks from the end of my last enrolment period. Thereafter I will need to sign a new contract. Students Full Name _____________________________________ [print]
Students signature _________________________ Date _____________________________
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Study Contract (ETC Copy) I acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the contents of the ETC student handbook. I have had the opportunity to ask questions for clarification. In signing this agreement, I agree to abide by the rules and conditions stated within the handbook and understand that should I breach any of the mentioned rules I may be subject to disciplinary action. I understand that if I wish to withdraw from my course or my circumstances change in other ways that affect my course, it is my responsibility to inform the ETC office. This agreement also covers re-enrolments within 10 weeks from the end of my last enrolment period. Thereafter I will need to sign a new contract. Students Full Name _____________________________________ [print] Students signature _________________________ Date _____________________________
